Things are shaping up for a second Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping studio to launch in Rochester.
Owner Doug Schminkeplans to bookend the city with a new location at 4206 U.S. Highway 52 North to counterbalance his southwest studio. It'll be located in the commercial center anchored by Harbor Freight Tools on the U.S. 52 Frontage Road, according to Farrell's Manager Jeff Wagner.
The real estate deal was brokered by Darci Fenske,of Paramark Real Estate.
The new northwest studio is expected open by Jan. 24, when Farrell's winter session of its 10-week program kicks off, said Wagner.
"We're continuing to grow. It has always been our goal to have locations on both sides of the city," he said.
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The first Rochester Farrell's opened in 2011 at 1300 Salem Road S.W. in the T.J. Maxx & More Plaza. It now has more than 350 members and hosts nine classes, six days per week.
Wagner says the studio will be very similar in size to the current one. He expects a few more instructors will be added to the existing team of about 20 to cover the additional classes.
Farrell's, which is based in Des Moines, Iowa, uses kickboxing for a cardio workout, resistance bands for strength training and a nutrition plan to transform people. The workout sessions run 45 minutes.
